it was because he's getting along so well with the president, working together, saying nice things about barack obama, just when we feared the storm wiped away everything, we learned politics survived. proof that life goes on. and by the way, if you're looking to help the victims of this disaster, we've put a whole list of ways to do that on our website tonight, that's rockcenternbc.com. and tomorrow night, we're putting on a telethon. the networks of nbc universal will air a benefit concert for victims of hurricane sandy. live from this very building. at times, it's going to look like a sons of new jersey convention around here. bruce will be here live. so will bon jovi, jon stewart will drop by a ton of performers. that's tomorrow night at 8:00, 7:00 central. and jon bon jovi will also appear tomorrow morning on "today." that's going to do it for us for tonight. for everybody in the studio and out in the field who worked so hard to bring you this broadcast, thank you for being here with us. good night good morning! wow. want to start the day with something heart healthy and delicious?